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In Russia, it’s tradition for some people not to eat anything and fast on Christmas Eve—until the first star has appeared in the sky.
Following this, a meal known as sochivo is enjoyed, which is a porridge made from wheat or rice and accompanied by honey, fruit, nuts and seeds. The porridge holds symbolic significance, representing unity.
In older traditions, families would playfully toss a spoon of porridge onto the ceiling, and if it stuck, it was believed to bring good luck and a bountiful harvest.
Try this Russian Christmas-inspired Browned Butter Apple Oatmeal recipe!
